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Vangad Sri Thondachan Paradevata Karimanal Chamundi Temple – Theyyam Festival

Vangad Sri Thondachan Paradevata Karimanal Chamundi temple (വങ്ങാട് ശ്രീ തൊണ്ടച്ചന് പരദേവത കരിമണല് ചാമുണ്ഡി ക്ഷേത്രം) is located at Vangad – Vayakkara in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi and a powerful male deity of local origin. The annual theyyam festival is held on Malayalam Masam Makaram 13 and Makaram 14 (January 27 and January 28).


This is a typical tharavadu type of temple seen across Kannur district. The main shrines here are chathura sreekovils. The temple also has designated places for other deities.

The main theyyams performed in the temple are Mudanthemma theyyam, Karimanal Chamundi, Vayanattu Kulavan theyyam and Gulikan theyyam.